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Although the echoes of the release of their acclaimed comeback album, Skinwalker, have not died down yet, THE ETERNAL unveil the new standalone single ‘Everlasting – MMXXIV’ today. The track is a re-imagining and re-recording […]
“State Champs is an album that doubles down on what the band do so well, which is offering a refuge within their songs that’s simultaneously fun, poignant and meaningful.” – Kerrang! “State Champs is perfectly indicative of […]
Visionary, sci-fi-inspired rock collective STARSET have shared the video for their latest transmission, Dystopia. Dystopia, the fourth new track from STARSET, paints a picture of the unrest and resentment felt by many in the current political climate. […]
The Plot In You has released their new EP, Vol. 3 and the official video for Spare Me via Fearless Records. When asked about the inspiration behind the track, vocalist Landon Tewers commented: “Spare Me is a […]
Buffalo quartet Until I Wake — new vocalist Justin Smith, alongside bassist Ryan Ridley, guitarists August Geitner and Niko Karras, and drummer Alex Curtin — recently announced their new album Renovate. It arrives on December 6 via Fearless Records. On Renovate, the band has upped the ante, cranking all knobs to 11. Pummeling […]
ELUVEITIE, renowned for their unique blend of melodic death metal and traditional Celtic music, have consistently captivated audiences worldwide with their rich musical heritage and dynamic live performances. Following the success of their critically acclaimed […]
Ahead of their next studio album, Saddiction, due on 14th February 2025 via Nuclear Blast, French doom metal pioneers HANGMAN´S CHAIR are back in full force with ‘Kowloon Nights‘. This powerful, shoegaze-influenced track, with its […]
Renowned doom metal merchants PALLBEARER make their return to Australia in March 2025 for an electrifying tour promising to deliver their signature blend of haunting melodies and crushing riffs. Joining them on all dates will […]
The new album from California death-rock trio New Skeletal Faces is out today. Titled Until The Night, the album delves deep into the forgotten, dark underbelly of rock and roll, taking inspiration from the blackened […]
“This could be the one that breaks them internationally, it’s got everything, big hooks, brilliantly sung – I hope they take me on tour as an adviser when they go global!” – Dave Gleeson, Triple […]
Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI have released a video for the song ‘Sauna‘, which is an English version of the first single from their latest album, Rankarumpu. KORPIKLAANI’s twelfth studio album Rankarumpu is classic folk metal – […]
US indie/alt-rock artist Love Ghost (Finnegan Bell) and Swedish industrial icon Tim Skold (known for KMFDM and Marilyn Manson) have released their third collaborative single, “Ski Mask,” under the moniker Love Ghost x Skold. The […]
Bringing the golden age of DIY hardcore shows and all things alternative into a modern setting, in 2025 Australia will play home once again to the freshest up-and-coming artists in the scene with the return […]
Perth-born, Melbourne-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Elbery takes an exuberant leap via his brand new single Ripcord. Releasing today with an accompanying whimsical music video, Ripcord is a warm and dynamic ode to falling in love, coated with billowing pop […]
Frontier Touring is pumped to announce multi-platinum selling and multi-ARIA Award winning JET as special guests at The Killers Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville show on Saturday 30 November. “The Killers are a fantastic live […]
Legendary rock band TESLA proudly announces the release of their All About Love EP, featuring a special edition single on a limited collector’s 12″ vinyl, available November 29, 2024. What you will hold in your […]
Northern Californian deathcore juggernauts SALTWOUND have released their eagerly-awaited, debut full-length album, The Temptation Of Pain, out now with SharpTone Records. A colossal beast, seething with furious brutality that roars to life with the most ferocious riffs metalcore fans will hear this […]
As 2024 draws to a close, Swedish hard rock and metal powerhouse DAYS OF JUPITER prepare to launch into an electrifying new chapter with the release of their latest single, ‘The Fix’. This powerful track […]
Ben Quad release their highly anticipated new EP, Ephemera, via Pure Noise Records. The vinyl of the EP is available to order now on their website or stream. This EP opens with heavy riffs and powerful lyrics in the hard-hitting track I Did Not […]
Just one week before embarking on the second leg of their 2024 ‘Satanic Panic’ European Tour and right on time for spooky season, heavy occult rock congregation LUCIFER have unveiled a stunning cover version of a song […]
Glorious news from Swedish symphonic power metallers TWILIGHT FORCE. The band proudly presents a re-recorded version and a new orchestral version of their speedy power metal classic ‘Battle Of Arcane Might‘ from 2016’s Heroes Of […]
UNFD is thrilled to welcome AVOID to its roster. To celebrate the new partnership, the band has shared the video for the new single BURN. It’s gnarly AF! “We are so excited to share Burn with the world,” […]
SHARPTONE RECORDS is pleased to announce that it has added NO CURE — comprised of Blaythe Steuer [vocals], Aesop Mongo [guitar], Kyle Ray [guitar], Jake Murnane [bass], and Duncan Newey [drums]— to the global roster. The quintet, who released their debut EP back in 2022 and has been […]
Progressive metalcore band SENNA returns with a powerful new standalone single, Rain, out now via SharpTone Records. Known for their atmospheric soundscapes and intricate compositions, SENNA’s latest release showcases their evolution since the breakout debut EP, A Moment of Quiet, cementing […]
Tarja has released the second single “Ciaran’s Well”, taken from her upcoming live series release “Rocking Heels: Live at Hellfest”. The full album will be available on 6th December 2024, via earMUSIC. Originally released on […]
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